'Speaking to the players and saying goodbye is the toughest thing I have had to do' - Darren Lehmann © AFP

An emotional Darren Lehmann announced his resignation as Australia's head coach © AFP

Journalists surround Darren Lehmann following his arrival in Johannesburg © AFP

Australia's coach Darren Lehmann was in relaxed mood in Australia's practice session ahead of the Melbourne Test © Getty Images

Australia's Ashes celebrations will haunt England © Getty Images

Trevor Hohns and Darren Lehmann at the final in Hobart © Getty Images

Chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns, Australian Head Coach Darren Lehmann and captain Steve Smith inspect the pitch © Getty Images

Ryan Harris and Darren Lehmann oversee Australia's practice session © Getty Images

Ryan Harris, Brad Haddin and Darren Lehmann oversee the intra-squad match © Getty Images

Darren Lehmann observes the proceedings during practice © AFP

Steven Smith and Darren Lehmann address the media after arriving in India © AFP

Darren Lehmann strikes a pose © Getty Images

Steven Smith and Darren Lehmann listen to Greg Chappell © AFP

Steven Smith looks on during a nets session © Getty Images

Darren Lehmann at an Australia training session © Getty Images

Trevor Hohns and Darren Lehmann oversee Australia's training session © Getty Images

Steven Smith and Darren Lehmann at the Bellerive Oval © Getty Images

Darren Lehmann and Mitchell Marsh have a laugh during practice © Getty Images